Civil Litigation Legal Assistant

Alkar Human Resources • Fairfield, CA

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About The Position

The Civil Litigation Legal Assistant provides administrative and litigation support to attorneys. The role involves preparing and filing legal documents, managing calendars and deadlines, maintaining case files, coordinating litigation events, assisting with discovery, and communicating professionally with clients, court personnel, and counsel. The position requires familiarity with California court procedures, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Requirements

• Previous legal assistant experience, preferably in civil litigation.
• Knowledge of California court rules, filing procedures, and legal terminology.
• Experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other legal correspondence.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing and service procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and appointments.
• Electronically file and serve documents in California state courts.
• Organize, maintain, and update litigation case files and confidential client records.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and meetings.
• Assist with discovery requests, responses, and document production.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Monitor important deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed